1st Greenscreen Attempt at DVinfo.net

Mike Watkins · August 7th, 2009, 11:36 AM

Hey guys.

Linked is my first greenscreen attempt. Shot on my XHa1 @ 24f and key pulled in Motion(latest version).

Looking for any pointers or critiques. I see that I need to mask off the watch face in the 1st shot, but would like to hear any other advice you may have regarding the rest of the footage.

Revolution Student Ministries By Mike Watkins On ExposureRoom

Thanks,

Mike Watkins

Adam Bauser · August 7th, 2009, 02:42 PM

You forgot to key out the green. ;-)

Just kidding, but it did make me think you chose green for the backdrop to hide the key edges. Overall, it looks pretty good.

Mike Watkins · August 7th, 2009, 06:31 PM

Actually keyed against blue screen. Was working in a confined space so separation was a bit of an issue.

Thanks for commenting.

Mike Watkins

Bryan Gilchrist · August 9th, 2009, 06:44 PM

Yeah...kind of an odd choice of color, IMHO.

I would have used softer light on the subject.

And there's an issue with shadows when his feet get close to the ground...you can see it at about the 7 second mark.

Other than that, the keying is really good...especially on the closeups. :)

Kenzie delaTorre · August 12th, 2009, 02:33 PM

do you want critique only on the green screen? or on other stuff too?

Mike Watkins · August 13th, 2009, 05:59 AM

Kenzie,

Hit me with all of it.

Thanks,

Mike Watkins

Paul R Johnson · August 13th, 2009, 06:57 AM

You know, I rather like the green with shades, and the big text. Most of the criticisms of the material don't really count because he makes it clear they want the real you. So by association, we're seeing the real 'him'. So the iffy clothes and body language which perhaps in a business presentation you would have worked on, don't really apply.

The reflection at the bottom was nicely done, and apart from the watch and quick shadow appearance, I think it's fine.

Kenzie delaTorre · August 13th, 2009, 02:10 PM

the lack of audio at the beginning really bothered me the first time I watched it. I thought my speakers were off. His mouth is moving like he is saying something at the very beginning when he is throwing his hand up, but there is no audio at all untill he says "do you know..."

Also, are you planning to finish it out with audio/music in the background at all?
I think that would really help bring it all together. Might even help with the first 2 seconds audio thing I mentioned.
Maybe even muted/low volume music, but something in there.

Overall I like it, you did a great job.
I work with student ministry stuff a lot with our church also and I can totally see/understand the direction you are going. I like the green color and text, the students will connect with it.

August 7th, 2009, 11:36 AM	#1
Mike Watkins Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Burleson, TX Posts: 131	1st Greenscreen Attempt Hey guys. Linked is my first greenscreen attempt. Shot on my XHa1 @ 24f and key pulled in Motion(latest version). Looking for any pointers or critiques. I see that I need to mask off the watch face in the 1st shot, but would like to hear any other advice you may have regarding the rest of the footage. Revolution Student Ministries By Mike Watkins On ExposureRoom Thanks, Mike Watkins __________________ XHA1, FCS2, Shake 4.1, 501HDV

August 7th, 2009, 06:31 PM	#3
Mike Watkins Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Burleson, TX Posts: 131	Actually keyed against blue screen. Was working in a confined space so separation was a bit of an issue. Thanks for commenting. Mike Watkins __________________ XHA1, FCS2, Shake 4.1, 501HDV

August 13th, 2009, 05:59 AM	#6
Mike Watkins Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Burleson, TX Posts: 131	Kenzie, Hit me with all of it. Thanks, Mike Watkins __________________ XHA1, FCS2, Shake 4.1, 501HDV

August 7th, 2009, 02:42 PM	#2
Adam Bauser Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 73	You forgot to key out the green. ;-) Just kidding, but it did make me think you chose green for the backdrop to hide the key edges. Overall, it looks pretty good.

August 9th, 2009, 06:44 PM	#4
Bryan Gilchrist Major Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 224	Yeah...kind of an odd choice of color, IMHO. I would have used softer light on the subject. And there's an issue with shadows when his feet get close to the ground...you can see it at about the 7 second mark. Other than that, the keying is really good...especially on the closeups. :)

August 12th, 2009, 02:33 PM	#5
Kenzie delaTorre New Boot Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 23	do you want critique only on the green screen? or on other stuff too?

August 13th, 2009, 06:57 AM	#7
Paul R Johnson Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lowestoft - UK Posts: 4,016	You know, I rather like the green with shades, and the big text. Most of the criticisms of the material don't really count because he makes it clear they want the real you. So by association, we're seeing the real 'him'. So the iffy clothes and body language which perhaps in a business presentation you would have worked on, don't really apply. The reflection at the bottom was nicely done, and apart from the watch and quick shadow appearance, I think it's fine.

August 13th, 2009, 02:10 PM	#8
Kenzie delaTorre New Boot Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 23	the lack of audio at the beginning really bothered me the first time I watched it. I thought my speakers were off. His mouth is moving like he is saying something at the very beginning when he is throwing his hand up, but there is no audio at all untill he says "do you know..." Also, are you planning to finish it out with audio/music in the background at all? I think that would really help bring it all together. Might even help with the first 2 seconds audio thing I mentioned. Maybe even muted/low volume music, but something in there. Overall I like it, you did a great job. I work with student ministry stuff a lot with our church also and I can totally see/understand the direction you are going. I like the green color and text, the students will connect with it.